Indo Optical

Name

Indo Optical

Legal name

Indo Optical

Website

https://www.indo.es/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Indo Optical is a Barcelona-based Spanish manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses with 85+ years of history, producing progressive, monofocal, myopia control, and occupational lenses distributed through optical retail partners across Europe, South America, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmic Lenses

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses) (HLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Ophthalmic lens manufacturing
• Progressive lens design
• Myopia control lenses
• Photochromic lens coatings
• Optical retail supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmic Lens Sales: Indo Optical generates revenue through the sale of ophthalmic lenses to optical retailers and eye care professionals. The company offers a range of lens products including progressive lenses, monofocal lenses, occupational lenses, and specialty coatings. Revenue flows through B2B relationships with optical stores globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Indo Optical manufactures ophthalmic lenses, including progressive lenses, monofocal lenses, occupational lenses for digital and driving use, and myopia control lenses for children. The company also produces lens coatings such as Colormatic photochromic technology. Products are sold through optical retail stores and eye care professionals across multiple countries.

Product overview

Indo Optical is a global ophthalmic lens brand with over 85 years of history, offering a comprehensive portfolio of eyeglass lenses organized across three main categories: progressive lenses (Mimetika Pro, VS Concept), monofocal lenses (VS Pottencia), and specialized occupational lenses (VS 2Work for digital/office use, VS 2Drive for driving). The portfolio also includes a dedicated myopia control lens for children (Superkid Miofocal) and a range of coating/add-on technologies (Colormatic photochromic). The company emphasizes innovation through proprietary technologies like Pupil Factor Custom and virtual reality-based lens customization, positioning itself as a strategic partner for optical stores seeking premium, personalized vision solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mimetika Pro: Customized progressive lenses using virtual reality technology for natural vision based on visual ergonomics.
• VS Concept
• VS Pottencia
• Superkid Miofocal
• VS 2Work
• VS 2Drive
• Colormatic

Products and services

• Mimetika Pro Customized progressive lens designed for natural vision using virtual reality-based customization and advanced visual ergonomics analysis; for optical retailers and eye care professionals dispensing premium personalized progressive lenses.
• VS Concept Progressive lens featuring Pupil Factor Custom (PFC) technology for natural vision based on visual strategy analysis, providing customized lens performance; for optical retailers and eye care professionals.
• VS Pottencia Monofocal lens offering advanced progressive lens technology for clear and precise vision correction; for optical retailers and eye care professionals.
• Superkid Miofocal Specialized myopia control lens for children designed to slow down childhood myopia progression while providing clear vision; for optical retailers, optometrists, and eye care professionals treating pediatric patients.
• VS 2Work Occupational lens specifically designed for digital work and office use, optimizing vision for extended screen time; for optical retailers and eye care professionals serving office and digital users.
• VS 2Drive Occupational lens designed for clear and precise driving, providing optimal visual performance for drivers; for optical retailers and eye care professionals.
• Lens coatings (including Colormatic) Lens treatments and coatings including Colormatic photochromic technology that reacts to light for adaptive UV protection and visual comfort; sold to optical retailers and eye care professionals as add-on treatments.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Transitions Optical: Photochromic lens technology business jointly developed with major lens manufacturers and marketed worldwide. Directly comparable to Indo's Colormatic photochromic offering as a competing adaptive-tint technology platform.
• Hoya Corporation: Japan-based global ophthalmic lens manufacturer offering progressive, single-vision and photochromic lenses through eye care professionals. Directly comparable as a B2B lens supplier with proprietary technology and international retail distribution.
• Carl Zeiss Vision: German optical group with a dedicated vision care unit producing precision ophthalmic lenses including progressive and photochromic products. Directly comparable as a high-end global lens brand sold through optical retailers.
• Tokai Optical: Japanese ophthalmic lens maker offering progressive, single-vision and photochromic lenses sold internationally through eye care professionals. Comparable in product breadth and B2B retail distribution model.
• Rodenstock: German ophthalmic lens manufacturer specializing in premium progressive and individualized lenses. Highly comparable given overlapping focus on customized, B2B-distributed prescription lens technology.
• Shamir Optical Industry: Israeli lens manufacturer focused on progressive and freeform ophthalmic lenses sold to optical retailers worldwide. Comparable in product mix (progressive, occupational, photochromic) and B2B2C distribution model.
• Younger Optics: US-based ophthalmic lens manufacturer producing progressive, single-vision and specialty lenses including photochromic products. Comparable as an independent mid-sized lens supplier to optical retailers with proprietary product lines.
• Seiko Optical: Japanese ophthalmic lens producer offering progressive and single-vision lenses marketed under a strong technical brand. Comparable to Indo as a mid-sized lens specialist with proprietary technology and global retail channels.

Broad incumbents

• Bausch + Lomb: Global eye health company with a vision care segment that includes ophthalmic lenses alongside contact lenses and surgical products. Overlaps with Indo as a lens and vision care supplier, though much broader and larger in scope.
• EssilorLuxottica: World's largest ophthalmic lens and eyewear group combining Essilor's lens portfolio with Luxottica's frame and retail assets. Operates broadly across vision care rather than as a specialized lens-only supplier, but defines the competitive set Indo competes within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IndoOptical
• Facebookfacebook.com/IndoEspana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indooptical

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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